The campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris has attributed the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to an agreement made under former President Donald Trump, responding to widespread criticism surrounding the handling of the exit.
In a statement published by CBS News on Saturday, September 7, the Harris campaign pointed to the 2020 Doha Agreement as a pivotal factor that set the stage for the hurried and disorganized withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. The campaign argued that the deal, orchestrated under Trump’s administration, left little time for a safe and orderly exit.
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A spokesperson for the Harris campaign, Morgan Finkelstein, addressed Trump’s ongoing criticisms of the withdrawal, calling them “shameless.” She emphasized that Trump, now a rival candidate, was attempting to deflect attention from his role in setting the terms of the withdrawal. Finkelstein also stressed that Trump’s actions in negotiating the deal directly endangered U.S. troops, forcing the Biden administration into an untenable situation.
The withdrawal has become a central point of contention in the ongoing political debate. Trump, who is running for re-election, has repeatedly used the chaotic scenes from Afghanistan to criticize the Biden administration, including Harris, in his campaign speeches. Harris’s team, however, insists that Trump is unfairly shifting blame to cover up the consequences of his own deal with the Taliban.
The issue continues to serve as a flashpoint in U.S. politics, reflecting the broader complexities of American foreign policy and the long-lasting repercussions of decisions made in Washington. Both campaigns are using the withdrawal to attack their opponents, highlighting how significant the debate remains in shaping public opinion.
